Rewriting the Playbook for Data Center Infrastructure Delivery
Data centers have become the backbone of the digital economy, powering everything from artificial intelligence and cloud computing to streaming services and critical communications. As these facilities grow in size and complexity, so do the demands placed on the infrastructure that supports them. Building reliable, scalable, and sustainable data center infrastructure is essential not only to meet today’s performance expectations but also to prepare for the digital future.
At Allied Resources Group (ARG), we bring decades of experience delivering integrated infrastructure solutions for mission-critical projects. Our multidisciplinary expertise, including engineering, construction management, quality assurance, field services, and workforce deployment, supports the complex infrastructure challenges behind modern data center development.
The Growing Stakes: Power, Reliability, and Sustainability
Data centers are among the most energy-intensive facilities in the world. According to the International Energy Agency’s 2023 report, AI and cloud-driven workloads could increase electricity demand from data centers by up to five times by 2035, accounting for as much as 12 percent of total U.S. electricity consumption. This rapid growth underscores the critical need for energy infrastructure that is not only robust and reliable but also flexible enough to integrate emerging clean energy solutions.
Uptime remains the defining metric for data center success. The Uptime Institute’s latest analysis shows that unplanned downtime costs operators an average of $9,000 per minute. A significant portion of outages are caused by infrastructure issues outside of IT equipment. This highlights the importance of comprehensive quality assurance, rigorous inspection, and proactive risk management throughout the infrastructure lifecycle.
Delivering Integrated Infrastructure Solutions
Reliable data center operation depends on a complex energy and infrastructure ecosystem. This includes natural gas pipelines, compression stations, electrical substations, and backup power systems. ARG’s integrated delivery model combines deep expertise in power system engineering, construction management, field inspection, and staffing to address this complexity holistically.
Our teams work closely with utilities, energy providers, and project partners to design, build, and manage the infrastructure that powers data centers. This integrated approach enables us to optimize coordination, reduce risk, and maintain project momentum, even on the most aggressive timelines.
Addressing Workforce and Quality Challenges
Infrastructure projects across the country are facing a growing skilled labor shortage. This challenge, detailed in recent reports by FMI Corporation and Engineering News-Record, can threaten project schedules, increase costs, and impact quality.
ARG’s comprehensive staffing and field services help bridge this gap. We provide specialized, experienced professionals focused on construction management, quality assurance, health and safety, and field inspection. Our proactive oversight reduces rework, improves compliance, and contributes directly to uninterrupted data center operation.
Preparing for the Digital Future
The data center industry is evolving rapidly. Beyond sheer scale, today’s projects require flexible, modular infrastructure that can adapt to emerging technologies like edge computing, decentralized storage, and on-site renewable energy generation. Federal and regional policies, including recent executive orders supporting clean energy and grid modernization, further shape project requirements.
ARG’s experience across industrial and utility sectors equips us to navigate this dynamic environment. We prioritize designs and delivery strategies that support scalability, sustainability, and compliance with evolving regulations and certifications.
Why Allied Resources Group
With a national footprint and multidisciplinary capabilities, ARG is uniquely positioned to support data center infrastructure projects from initial planning through execution. Our integrated approach aligns engineering, construction, quality assurance, and staffing to drive efficiency and reliability.
As data center energy demands rise and project complexity increases, ARG’s expertise in energy infrastructure and field services offers clients the confidence and agility required to meet today’s challenges and build for tomorrow’s digital future.